Did you know that the annual migration of the wildebeests is an attraction that is without doubt one of the greatest events that Kenya has to offer?
Did you know that the strategic importance of the East African harbours prompted the Portuguese Crown to seize this region?
Did you know that the official colour of the Masai – the indigenous semi nomadic tribe located in Kenya and Northern Tanzania is red? They will always be wearing something of this colour no matter how little.
Did you know that tigers are lions’ closest relatives? Without their coats, lion and tiger bodies are so similar that only experts can tell them apart.
Did you know that at the Treetops Lodge, Aberdare National Park is the place where Queen Elizabeth II succeeded to the throne of England?
Did you know that rhinos may look indestructible but their skin is actually quite sensitive, especially to sunburn and biting insects which is why they wallow in the mud? Rhino horns are made of keratin just like our finger nails and grow throughout their lifetime.
Did you know that Lake Nakuru used to be a main habitat for Kenya’s flamingo population? However, due to major drought over the years, the lake level began to steadily decrease, this forced most of the flamingoes to migrate to Lake Bogoria.
Did you know that having a baby elephant is a serious commitment? Elephants have a longer pregnancy than any other mammal – almost 22 months.
Did you know that Henry Rider Haggard’s well known novel “King Solomon’s Mines” was inspired by Mount Elgon Caves? Mount Kenya was the second of the three highest peaks in Africa to be first seen by Europeans. The first European to first set eyes on it was Dr. Ludwig Krapf.
Did you know that female lions are the pride’s primary hunters? They often work together to prey upon antelopes, zebras, wildebeests and other large animals of the open grasslands. Most of these animals are faster than lions so team work pays off.
Did you know that there are higher chances of spotting the Grevy’s Zebra in Samburu National Reserve?
Did you know that Gede was a small village near the coastal town of Malindi? Although never well documented, a thriving community lived in Gede. Perhaps the most interesting part about the Gede ruins are the houses which contained bathrooms with drains and overhead basins to flush toilets.
Did you know that Louis Leakey discovered an iron age dwelling and a Neolithic burial mound in 1926, just outside Nakuru? The place is known as Hyrax Hill.
Did you know that you can find the elusive and rare Bongo Antelope on the forested slopes of Mount Kenya?
Did you know that Mamba Village, which is situated in Nyali, Mombasa is East Africa’s largest crocodile farm? A tour of the farm starts with a movie on the life cycle and behaviour of crocodiles, followed by a comprehensive tour of the rest of the farm, and ends with a highlight of feeding the crocs.
Did you know that Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak on the continent of Africa? Originally belonging to Kenya and within Kenya borders, Mount Kilimanjaro was given as a gift by Queen Victoria to the Tsar of Germany making it part of Tanzania. That is why the lower half of Kenya’s border is crooked.
Did you know that zebras are white with black stripes? Not the other way round!
Did you know that the largest viper in the world is the Gabon viper and can be found in the Kakamega Forest?
Did you know that Tomb Raider II starring Angelina Jolie was partly filmed in Hells Gate National Park?
Did you know that in 1905 Nairobi became the capital of British East Africa Protectorate and the capital of Kenya at independence in 1963?
Did you know that Lamu is a World Heritage Site and is Kenya’s oldest town?
Did you know that the ostrich is the fastest running member of the bird family? It needs to be so as to outrun its enemies like the lion.
Did you know that the Aberdare Mountains were named after the then president of the Royal Geographical Society, Lord Aberdare?
Accommodation in Nairobi
Accommodation in Mombasa
Accommodation in Nakuru
Accommodation in Samburu
Accommodation in Aberdare National Park
Accommodation in Mount Kenya National Park
Parks and reserves in Kenya
Tours in Kenya
Tours in Tanzania
Visit our website: www.superbafricasafaris.com
Send us an email: info@superbafricasafaris.com
No comments:
Post a Comment